MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDSII VIO 27IN 2-0 S/A SH; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	Z317H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.It was reported that the needle was detached from the suture easily.There is a swage part of a needle attached to the suture.It was not a control release needle.Another product was used to complete the case.Although the needle breakage occurred, the needle pieces did not fall into the surgical field even once.All needle pieces were retrieved.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint#: (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 2/18/2026.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: could you please provide the lot number? unk.Could you kindly perform and document the follow-up attempt for the product return? furthermore, please ensure that the shipment tracking number is recorded in the notes or rmao sections.We regularly contact with sale rep about the device returning.Please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions: (b)(6).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Corrected information: d 9.Device available for evaluation?, h 3.Device evaluated by manufacturer? additional information: d 9.Date device returned to manufacturer, d 9.Is device returned to manufacturer?, h 6.Component code, h 6.Type of investigation, h 6.Investigation findings, h 6.Investigation conclusions.H3 investigation summary: the product received for analysis was z317h.Visual inspection and metallurgical analysis were performed on the returned product.A failed suture needle, labeled as (b)(4), was submitted to herrera, stafford and associates, llc (hsa) for fractographic evaluation on february 6, 2026.The component was identified as product code z317h.It was requested that hsa assess the fracture mode of the failure.A fracture was observed at the suture attachment of the needle.The needle was received in two pieces, only one of the mating fracture surfaces was examined for this evaluation.A scanning electron microscope (sem) was used to examine the fracture surfaces and surrounding area of the needle.The fracture surfaces were examined in multiple locations to determine the fracture mode.The evaluation of (b)(4) revealed the fracture was composed of microvoid coalescence, which is evidence of a ductile fracture mode.This was a ductile fracture.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Corrected information: incorrect g3.Date received by manufacturer of february 6, 2026 was sent in supplemental 1.The correct g3.Date received by manufacturer for supplemental 1 should have been march 20, 2026.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: PDSII VIO 27IN 2-0 S/A SH
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24377940
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-01723
• Device Sequence Number: 4941631
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031060494
• UDI-Public: 10705031060494
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: N18331
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: Z317H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2026; 03/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026; 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown